Come to the Volunteer Information Update session on August 15 (9:00-4:00) at the Blackwater Visitor Center to learn about new projects at the Refuge and possible volunteer opportunities. You can stay for as much of the presentation as you'd like and free lunch will be provided. Please RSVP michele_whitbeck@fws.gov if you will be attending, so we can plan for enough seating and food.

09/20/15:

Bird Walk 8am with Harry Armistead (meet at the Visitor Center)

09/26/15:

National Public Lands Day - No Entrance Fee

10/11/15:

National Wildlife Refuge Week Kickoff – No Entrance Fee

10/25/15:

Bird Walk 8am with Harry Armistead (meet at the Visitor Center)

11/11/15:

Veteran's Day - No Entrance Fee

11/29/15:

Bird Walk 8am with Harry Armistead (meet at the Visitor Center)

12/06/15:

Bird Walk 8am with Harry Armistead (meet at the Visitor Center)

*Note: Bird walks and nature walks at Blackwater are free and meet at the Visitor Center. For more information call 410-228-2677 or email

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